Star Wars Comics and Graphic Novels

[TheCorpulent1]

Dude, and they talked so much, I remember just skipping so much of their convos.

Dude. A good 70% of the greatness that was KotOR was the dialog options and how you could subtly influence things through carefully chosen words. Granted, that loses a lot after you play through the first time, but still.

 

[Victarion]

Wait...the old fellow you described could become Sion, but I thought he was a corpse of a Jedi held together by power from the Dark Side?

I need to start reading this. What's good to start with?

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

I despised Manaan. Hated the way those damn freaks spoke.

Not to mention that you got arrested and had to defend yourself in court. TWICE.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Wait...the old fellow you described could become Sion, but I thought he was a corpse of a Jedi held together by power from the Dark Side?

I need to start reading this. What's good to start with?

It's only on issue #17, so the beginning's pretty good. The first trade is called Commencement, the second is called Flashpoint. A third trade'll probably be released within another 2 months or so, since they seem to be going in increments of 6 issues. Commencement was #0-6, Flashpoint was #7-12, so #18'll come out this month, followed by the trade of #13-18 within another month after that. I just bought the individual issues after the second trade, myself. I was too excited about the series to wait until the third trade came out.

As for the dude who may become Sion, he was indeed a corpse held together by the dark side. But that still doesn't necessarily preclude this dude from becoming Sion, since they never mention when Sion first died or anything.

 

[Darthphere]

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/date/06082007/index.html#676162

 

[TheCorpulent1]

http://www.g4tv.com/thefeed/blog/date/06082007/index.html#676162

Awesome.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I got a mod to change the title of the thread so we could include more general Star Wars comics rather than just KotOR.

With that in mind, I recently read the first Legacy trade. It was good enough that I'm planning to get the rest of the series and start reading it regularly. Anyone else reading Legacy or have any thoughts?

 

[Darthphere]

You suck?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Any relevant thoughts?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Star Wars comics September solicitations, from Comics Continuum:

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STAR WARS: 30TH ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION VOLUME 9 -- BOBA FETT: DEATH, LIES, AND TREACHERY
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Written by John Wagner, art by Cam Kennedy, cover by Mathieu Lauffray.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Throughout the vast reaches of the galaxy, wherever fugitives meet or lawbreakers conspire, one name is always uttered in hushed tones, a name guaranteed to strike fear into the stoutest heart -- Boba Fett. His prices are exorbitant, but if you're looking for revenge, or if you're looking for protection, he'll get the job done.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Of course, if you're looking to reclaim your kidnapped fiancé, the heiress to a Hutt's fortune, no price is too exorbitant. Navigating a web of villainy and deceit, Fett will go above and beyond the call to do what he does best -- get it done and get paid!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]144 pages, $24.95, in stores on Nov. 7.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STAR WARS: DARK TIMES #7
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Written by Mick Harrison, penciled by Dave Ross, cover by Zach Howard.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"Parallels," part 2 of 5. As the crew of the Uhumelé heads for what they hope will be a big payday, Bomo Greenbark learns the reasons why pilot Crys Taanzer hates not just the Republic and the Empire, but even the Jedi. Events during the Clone Wars forced her to make a decision that she has lived to regret. And, though she cannot know it, her decision has had ramifications for Jedi Master K'Kruhk, as well.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]But the real danger still lies ahead, as betrayal is piled upon betrayal. In the dark times, putting your trust in anyone, it seems, means putting your life on the line!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STAR WARS EPISODE III: REVENGE OF THE SITH PHOTO COMIC
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Experience the fall of the Jedi and the rise of the Sith with this manga-sized adaptation of Revenge of the Sith comprised of images from the film!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Anakin Skywalker becomes the dreaded Darth Vader in this final chapter of the Star Wars prequel trilogy. Desperate to calm his nightmarish visions of his lover Padmé Amidala's death, Skywalker falls under the thrall of Supreme Chancellor Palpatine and his promises of power beyond all imagining. Once a slave to the dark side, Skywalker helps carry out a tragic conspiracy against the Jedi that will see the Republic transformed into an Empire.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]96 pages, $9.95, in stores on Nov. 21.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STAR WARS: KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC #21
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Written by John Jackson Miller, penciled by Bong Dazo, colored by Michael Atiyeh, cover by Chris Warner.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Negotiations between the Republic and the Mandalorians come to a head in this unthinkable conclusion to the compelling "Daze of Hate" story arc!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Aboard his massive flagship the Arkanian Legacy, Lord Adasca believes his plan to become nothing less than the most powerful being in the galaxy is about achieve fruition. If he is to be stopped, fugitive Padawan Zayne Carrick must risk it all with a quickly conceived and untested scheme that requires help from none other than his arch-nemesis and former teacher -- Jedi Master Lucien! Yet as these two former enemies spring into action amidst Adasca's carefully controlled meeting of the Republic and the Mandalorians, another plot is set into motion -- one that will seal the fate of several major players forever!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 26.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STAR WARS: LEGACY #16
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Written by John Ostrander, penciled by Jan Duursema, inked by Dan Parsons, colored by Brad Anderson, cover by Travis Charest.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]"Dragon," part 3 of 6. Much has been told about the legacy of the Skywalker family, but until now little has been said of the legacy of Obi-Wan Kenobi!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]If you think you know the whole story, prepare yourself for a shock. In the wake of the Clone Wars, Obi-Wan fought a lonely battle -- the outcome of which rocks the future of the Star Wars galaxy! Another layer of the Legacy mystery is revealed!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12.

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]STAR WARS: REBELLION #10
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Written by Rob Williams, penciled by Michel Lacombe, colored by Wil Glass, cover by Ryan Sook.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]One of the Empire's most valuable secrets is about to be compromised unless Darth Vader can get to it in time! This is the all-action conclusion to "The Ahakista Gambit"!
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Deep inside an Imperial stronghold, a team of spies led by Wyl Tarson fight for their lives. Loyal to the Rebel cause, each is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to complete the mission, none realizing that Tarson marches to the orders of someone far more sinister than the Alliance. For Tarson, this is the moment of truth -- will he betray those who trusted him with everything? One thing is certain, once Vader arrives, few will be left alive. [FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]40 pages, $2.99, in stores on Sept. 12. [/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT][/FONT]

If I hadn't already started reading Legacy, I'd be reading it as soon as I saw this. I love Obi-Wan and will gladly read anything (that's not a novel) about him.

 

[Darthphere]

Ewan McGregor Obi-Wan is awesome.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Yeah, I always thought he was kind of lame in Episode IV. But if the prequels were good for nothing else, they gave me a true and lasting love for all things Obi-Wanian.

 

[Darthphere]

Yeah, I always thought he was kind of lame in Episode IV. But if the prequels were good for nothing else, they gave me a true and lasting love for all things Obi-Wanian.

Episode III really sealed the mother****er. He kept getting pwned all the time in the first two movies.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Only against Dooku. He got pwned again by Dooku in the third movie, in fact. But other than that, he was the one who was the pwner.

 

[Apollo]

so what do you think is the best star wars comic?

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I'd say KotOR. Legacy seems to be picking up steam now that it's in its second year, though, so that might change.

 

[Darthphere]

Yup.

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

Episode III really sealed the mother****er. He kept getting pwned all the time in the first two movies.

He gave Maul a run for his money and put him on the defensive before he got kicked into that hole.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

I read the most recent issue of Legacy, which came out this week. It was pretty sweet. It's basically a stand-alone, although it does fit into the ongoing plot of the series, which is basically the current Sith-ruled Empire vs. the previous emperor and those loyal to him vs. the remnants of the Galactic Alliance. Roan Fel, the emperor ousted by Darth Krayt's coup of the Empire, has an assassin sent after him--no less than one of Krayt's inner circle of Sith, in fact. But Fel, trained as an Imperial Knight (the Force/lightsaber users who believe in neither the Jedi nor the Sith teachings, but instead only learn and use their powers in service to the Empire), manages to win and kill his would-be assassin. For those who like Greg Rucka's Checkmate, this issue had a similar feel. It's pretty much political intrigue with lightsabers, which is awesome all around.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Poor, neglected thread: I command thee, live!

Anyone still reading any Star Wars comics?

 

[Darthphere]

I have made my glorious entrance!

 

[TheCorpulent1]

And there was much rejoicing... from the thread you left.

Anyway, I'm enjoying KotOR so far, but I really want to see Miller start making with some answers. He's been dropping nods to the games but very much focusing on Zayne and the rest of the group as their own thing so far. But, not to put too fine a point on it: a lot of people are reading the KotOR comic because of the games. He needs to drop one big, game-related revelation on us soon or I fear I may start losing interest.

 

[Darthphere]

And there was much rejoicing... from the thread you left.

Anyway, I'm enjoying KotOR so far, but I really want to see Miller start making with some answers. He's been dropping nods to the games but very much focusing on Zayne and the rest of the group as their own thing so far. But, not to put too fine a point on it: a lot of people are reading the KotOR comic because of the games. He needs to drop one big, game-related revelation on us soon or I fear I may start losing interest.

Hmm, I don't know about that. What huge revelation would appease you?

But yeah, I agree, it's suffering from the LOST effect.

 

[TheCorpulent1]

Maybe not a huge revelation so much as a stronger tie to the games. Maybe make Carth a regular or have HK-47 show up or finally bring Revan and Malak into the limelight as the rebels of the Jedi Order and heroes of the Mandalorian Wars. There's all this big stuff going on in the background that's ripe for exploration, but Miller's forcing this myopic focus on the much smaller-scale personal stories of the characters. Star Wars is great because you can have both epic stuff and character stuff; I just think this is definitely more a time for epic stuff.

 

[Upset Spideyfan]

I picked up the Knights of the Old Republic series this weekend and got caught up. Very enjoyable, its nice to see the writer has a really good command of the material. I have to admit to having a little bit of a nerdgasm whenever Revan and Malak show up.

Maybe not a huge revelation so much as a stronger tie to the games. Maybe make Carth a regular or have HK-47 show up or finally bring Revan and Malak into the limelight as the rebels of the Jedi Order and heroes of the Mandalorian Wars. There's all this big stuff going on in the background that's ripe for exploration, but Miller's forcing this myopic focus on the much smaller-scale personal stories of the characters. Star Wars is great because you can have both epic stuff and character stuff; I just think this is definitely more a time for epic stuff.

Part of what has impressed me about the book is that Zayne and co. have a pretty compelling story of their own. I like the allusions and I like dropping in and out of the KoTOR back story every so often but part of me is afraid that if it veered too closely to the game lore it would end up overshadowing everything else.

I do agree that its time to get into the meat of the story however, that being I want to see Zayne hunting down the Jedi Masters.